Australia on Tuesday said that it was reversing its recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a move that has infuriated Israeli officials.
The government of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is reversing a decision made by his predecessor, Scott Morrison, who followed the US in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The Trump administration recognized Jerusalem in 2017, and Morrison’s government did so in 2018.
“Today the Government has reaffirmed Australia’s previous and longstanding position that Jerusalem is a final status issue that should be resolved as part of any peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement.
The US recognition involved moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. But the Australian embassy is still in Tel Aviv and that’s where Wong said it would remain.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry responded by expressing its “deep disappointment” in Australia. Israeli Foreign Ministry official Aliza Bin Noun told Australia’s ambassador to Israel that the reversal was a “wretched decision.”
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid also harshly criticized Australia’s decision. “In light of the way this decision was made in Australia, as a hasty response to an incorrect report in the media, we can only hope that the Australian government manages other matters more seriously and professionally,” Lapid said.
Wong’s statement came after the Guardian reported that the Australian Foreign Ministry removed text from its website that said it recognized West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Good. This couldn’t happen to a more deserving gang of criminals.
It’s almost Biblical, isn’t it?…
Meanwhile,you applaud posts that have to be deleted.
Harsh rebuke from Lap-dog….
It was nice that the Palestinian People were included…
Boo-f*cking-hoo; IsraHell is “mad”. Cry me a f*cking river.
Lapid is proof that sometimes the defective sperm win the swim meet.
Don’t hold back Gypsy! Tell us what you really think?! 🙂
Oh… I thought I did, Donna 😉
Finally, a politician who does something decent.
Israel gives new meaning to the word REPETITION.
You can say that again.
I’m still laughing, lol
Refreshing!
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid also harshly criticized Australia’s decision. “In light of the way this decision was made in Australia, as a hasty response to an incorrect report in the media, we can only hope that the Australian government manages other matters more seriously and professionally,” Lapid said.
And exactly how was the decision made when they recognized Jerusalem as the Capital in 2018? Oh, that’s right, it was just Australia kissing Trump’s and the US’ a$$. Just like Trumps decision was based on kissing Bibi’s and Israel’s a$$.
It’s not just kissing…It’s licking too…!
That is a tad too graphic, don’t cha think?! 😉 lol
Lapid – a Laugh a minute, for sure.
Well, well. Maybe things are turning around now?
Australia has never acknowledged its crimes in the Tasmanian genocide. Australians should all pack up and go back to the UK
Meanwhile,the Israeli flag flies over Jerusalem;Israel controls the city.It has been liberated, and returned to its original and rightful owner-the peoples who built it-so those who don’t like these facts can lump it.
Yikes you do not see this very often. I suspect the lobby will be moving money and influence peddlers into Australia to stop this sort of activities from happening again..
OOOO!,the Lobby!-say something original.
Just a fact, we know it is how it works, money smears the gears.
We know the type of newspapers you read to get get your facts.
I did cancel my subscription to the NYT and I am sure I don’t read what you read.
Should I ask your permission what paper I SHOULD READ?
Why should the Australian people give a crap what the Israelis think?
Why should Israelis give a crap about what Australia thinks?
Because the Israelis want somethin from Australia, that is why.
what? UN votes?The UN is doing a great job ending the Ukraine war.What-more BS
The UN takes orders from Washington.
Australia seems to start cutting the umbilical cord with the USA/UK. They value their relation with China, maybe they had enough too. The coerced alliances are unraveling, see Europe and NATO.
SOUNDS like Australia is trying to put up a little distance to the Americans, it also let it be known it wants to keep good relations with China, the Biden China provocations are causing concern in Australia. The kitchen is getting hot and they want to get out.